With Sri Lanka on a lightning speed vaccination effort and India administering more doses of the vaccine per day than any other country, both destinations are poised to come out of the pandemic close to fully vaccinated and ready to welcome guests. Still, life has forever changed, but what does that look like for travelers? Join us and find out.

It’s no secret that Brazil and Argentina have struggled to get Covid under control. So, what does that mean in real life? When are borders expected to open and what is the vaccine rollout looking like these days? Without doubt, these are two of the most beautiful countries in the world and once the pandemic has eased, the demand will certainly be back. What can we expect in a post-pandemic Brazil and Argentina? Perhaps no one is better suited to answer that question than our friends at Liberty Latin America. Join us for an update on these two stunning nations.

South America has countries experiencing tragic levels of Covid infections, as well as those that are nearly back to normal. But… which are open for travelers and which are not? What can you do in the countries that are open and where are you going to stay with all of the new properties? Let’s tackle this and many other questions with one of the best in the region, Bram Evers, owner of Pure! Travel Group. This session will cover Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Israel is open! But… does it look and feel the same? What will my clients be able to do when they are there? What is the deal now with a UAE stamp in a passport? How much of the Israeli population is really vaccinated? Bring your questions and get ready for an on the ground update live with our friends at Conexion Travel.

South Africa is open - no, it’s closed, wait, it’s open? Confused? Yeah, we thought so. Much of Southern Africa has felt like this over the past year and a half. Fortunately, our colleagues at ERM Tours & Safaris are on top of all the openings and closings, entry requirements, curfews, and anything else you’d need to know before deciding to travel to Southern Africa. Come armed with questions and join us for a chat on the region.

Life in the Mara has gone on these past couple years. The migration is still moving, the predators still hunt prey, and the new babies still hide in the tall grass until they are strong enough to run. However, with the decline in tourism how are lodges fairing? Is life in Nairobi back to normal? What’s the status on an East Africa visa? All of this and more live with the people who have been helping travelers experience Kenya for nearly 25 years.

In March of this year, following the death of the president, Tanzania’s VP became the country’s first female president. Upon her appointment, President Hassan vowed to tackle the Coronavirus pandemic and she has stayed true to her word. Tanzania has welcomed many international visitors throughout the past year-plus, and the situation on the ground is only getting better.
We are excited to be joined by our colleagues at Leopard Tours to share information about the current situation in Tanzania, what has changed over the past 18 months, and updates on developments in tourism. Few DMCs in Africa have the pull, connections, intel and resources that this team does!

Dubai will be hosting Expo 2020, which begins next month! A year later than originally planned but as they say all good things come to those who wait… The Expo is promising to be unlike anything the world has seen before. Experiencing the Expo isn’t as easy as just showing up, but fortunately our partner, Eastbound UAE, is one of the few authorized sellers of Expo 2020.

While The Expo is dominated headlines, it certainly isn’t the only reason to visit the ‘City of Gold’. Join us for a true insider look at the Expo and life in UAE coming out of the pandemic.

Morocco is one of the few international destinations that has been able to successfully welcome travelers from North America during the last 18 month. Still, some things in the country have changed. Join us for a conversation with Visit Morocco’s General Manager, Habib el Fassi, as we discuss life as it currently is in Morocco and what visitors should expect for the remainder of 2021 and into 2022.